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98 BAR-B-QUE

98 BAR-B-QUE located in SANTA ROSA BEACH has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 4.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5008 HIGHWAY 98 WEST UNIT 1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13483309

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank located behind double door cooler in game room area and drink station not secured.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area soiled with dust or mold like substance.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license with expiration date of 6/30/25.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of mayonnaise and brisket rub on floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jordan Seeling 5/7/24.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drink dispenser machine in waitress station soiled with mold like substance or slime.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator one employee hired over 60 days.

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836272

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8745948

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar container. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451585

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, sugar container.

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363563

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, ice bin near office.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food handler building sandwich without gloves. Operator educated food handler and corrective action taken. Corrected On-Site